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तृणभक्षणन्यायः (tRNabhakSaNanyAyaH)

 
लौकिकन्यायः
English
In the olden days, a person used to carry blade of grass between his teeth which indicated his intention of surrendering. Here eating should be taken to mean "holding". A person's self-respect also is hurt in this act of surrendering by holding a blade of grass with his teeth.